Medical Assistant

SouthStar; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with employer match

Healthcare benefits including health,牙

Annual salary increases on anniversary

Dayforce Wallet pay advances

Branded work apparel credit

GreatWork Perks discounts

Job summary

Community Care Partners in Ruston, Louisiana is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our patient-focused team. You will prepare patients for examinations, record vital signs, assist with procedures, and support providers with injections, phlebotomy, and wound care as ordered.

This role requires a High school diploma or equivalent and an active Medical Assistant certification (RMA/AAMA/NCCT/CMAC/AMCA) preferred, along with BLS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification preferred (RMA/AAMA/NCCT/CMAC/AMCA). BLS certification is required.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and record vital signs and history.
• Prepare exam/treatment rooms and maintain supplies/equipment.
• Prepare/administer injections, change dressings, and wound care under orders.
• Collect blood and other specimens; perform basic lab procedures and log results.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Medical assistance

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification (RMA/AAMA/NCCT/CMAC/AMCA) preferred

BLS certification required

Job description

Medical Assistant - Putting the Personal Care in Healthcare!

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

Join a supportive team that values your skills, growth, and a healthy team culture. We foster a positive patient-focused environment where you can thrive.

Benefits of working with our company include:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Healthcare benefits including health (with FREE care at Community Care Partners), dental, vision, life, and disability
• Annual salary increases on your anniversary date
• Pay advances through Dayforce Wallet
• Annual credit for branded work apparel
• GreatWork Perks with discounts on travel, entertainment, and more

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for examination, records vital signs and history, and provides treatment as applicable
• Prepares exam/treatment rooms; select, setup, sterilize, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for procedures
• Prepare and administer injections, change dressings, and facilitate wound management under providers orders
• Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens through routine in-house testing procedures, and analyze and prepare for testing, log results, and perform lab call-backs
• Document basic patient care and procedures, utilizing appropriate forms and electronic medical records
• Schedule patients for tests, initial, and follow-up appointments if applicable in care setting
• Instructs patients and family regarding treatment and medication instructions
• Collaborate, take direction, and initiate actions that will allow the assumption of cross-functional team actions to ensure seamless patient care
• Phlebotomy
• Perform opening/closing clinic duties and patient call backs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Certificate/License: Current Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following programs is preferred (RMA, AAMA, NCCT, CMAC, AMCA). Current BLS certification is required.
• Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred

Compensation:

Pay is based on experience, skills and falls within an established range.

Community Care Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).